The second pair of semifinals of the Italian Cup consists of Fiorentina and Juventus. The atmosphere before this match was raised to the highest level by the fans, primarily due to the imminent transfer of Dusan Vlahovic to Juventus. With a capacity of 75% of the stadium, the home fans at Artemio Franchi will surely provide fantastic support to their pets and certainly not a nice welcome to their former striker, Vlahovic. Judging by the game shown in the previous match, a match like this is not coming at the right time for Fiorentina. They lost in the league to Sassuolo 2-1 and thus ended a series of good results. Odriozola played a very bad match, who today, if he repeats the game from that match, will have big problems in a direct duel with Cuadrado, who often changes sides during the game. Players who will not be available to Fiorentina today are suspended Martinez and injured Matija Nastasic. 

Juventus have problems with injured players, but despite that, they continue to record good results. After some criticism in the Italian media, already mentioned, Dusan Vlahovic responded to the criticism in a great way. In the 3-2 victory against Empoli, he scored two goals and was one of the most noticed players during the game, and in that way he showed everyone what can be expected from him in the Juventus jersey. Before this match, Dybala, Chiesa, Chiellini, Alex Sandro and Zakaria are on the list of players Alegri cannot count on. Although it seems like a huge number of important players are not available, it seems that Juventus has a team that can cope even with such absences. In the last 18 matches, they have suffered only one defeat. Their coach can be happy with the fact that the great Bonucci has returned to the team, as well as De Sciglio, and this duo means much stronger defense. What can promise a good match is the fact that in cases when Fiorentina is the host, 3 or more goals have been scored in 13 of the last 14 matches. The heated atmosphere in the stands will certainly force the players to give their best. But we must not forget the mentality of, lately fantastic, Morata and Vlahovic who are used to playing in such conditions and who will surely know how to react to it. We are witnesses that in recent years, 80%, if not more, of matches that are played on elimination, end in a draw and are decided in overtime or after penalty kicks. For that reason, I do not dare to say who will win this match, but because of everything shown in the last rounds of the Italian league, I believe that Juventus will not lose here.

My prediction ;

Outcome : Juventus not to lose

Goals : Over 2.5